Pokémon GO developer Niantic releases official statement on cheating, shadowbans

The following is an official statement from developer Niantic in regard to Pokémon GO cheating and the purported shadowbans that have been affecting players recently: “Niantic is committed to maintaining the state of Pokémon GO and our community of Trainers. People who violate the Pokémon GO Terms of Service (including by using third party software and … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic releases official statement on cheating, shadowbans

Pokémon GO cheaters say rare Pokémon spawns are being hidden from them

It looks like a new security measure has been implemented in Pokémon GO that allegedly hides rare spawns from players who use unauthorized methods to find and catch Pokémon. Those affected are calling this a “shadowban,” meaning that they can be in the same exact area as other players but will only be able to … Continue reading Pokémon GO cheaters say rare Pokémon spawns are being hidden from them